HP p550 manual To shoot a photo, Point the camera At the subject

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To shoot a photo

1.Press [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode.

Make sure is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 50.

Snapshot mode icon

Remaining Photo Memory Capacity

Monitor screen

Shutter button

[ ] (REC)

2.Point the camera

at the subject.

You can zoom the photo, if you want.

Zoom controller	Wide Angle	Telephoto
Zoom controller

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Contents P550 LCD Panel Take a few test shotsCopyrights Federal Communications Commission FCC ComplianceDeclaration of Conformity Trademark RecognitionPower Supply To replace the batteryCharging If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing redRechargeable Battery Contents Using Scene Mode Advanced Photo SettingsViewing Photos and Videos Other Playback FunctionsUsing the Camera with a Computer Other Settings Set UpPrinting AppendixUnpacking General Guide CameraFrontBack BottomMonitor Screen Contents 234 5 6 7 Bs br bqMovie Recording Simple ModeSnapshot Viewing Configuring Monitor Screen Settings Movie PlaybackWhat is a digital camera? Quick Start BasicsFace Tracking What you can do with your cameraFirst, charge the battery prior to use To load the batteryOpen the battery cover Load the batteryCharge the Battery Power off the cameraTo charge with the USB adapter Connect the camera with the USB cable as shownTo charge using a USB connection to a computer With your computer turned on, connect the camera to it Back Lamp Operation Lamp Status DescriptionOther Charging Precautions Checking Remaining Battery Power Remaining PowerBattery Indicator Battery Power Conservation TipsSet the date and the time Preparing a Memory Card Supported Memory CardsTo load a memory card Load a memory card To format initialize a new memory card To turn power on Powering the Camera On and OffTo power off the camera Holding the Camera Correctly Horizontal VerticalTo shoot a photo Point the camera At the subjectIf the subject is not in the center of the frame If the photo does not focusTo track the movement of a moving subject Viewing Photos Press Play to enter the Play ModeUse and to scroll between images Deleting Photos and Videos To delete a single fileTo delete specific files To delete all filesSnapshot Shooting Precautions Monitor Screen when Shooting PhotosAuto Focus Restrictions OperationUsing the Control Panel Use and to select the setting you want to changePhotograph Tutorial REC mode, press SETPixels Changing the Video Size SizeAbout photo sizes To select the photo image size Photo Size Selection Tips Large NumberPixels Small NumberSpecifying Video Image Quality Approximate Data Rate Frame RateUsing Flash Flash REC mode, press onceAuto Flash Forced OffRed-eye Reduction Using the Self-timer Self-timer Self-timerSelf-timer Off 10 secUsing Face Tracking DownUsing the Simple Mode Shooting without Disturbing Others Silent ModeFlash Off Self-timer Sounds Simple Mode Control Panel Simple mode, press SETUse and to change the setting Press SETREC mode, slide the zoom controller to zoom Shooting with ZoomPress the shutter button to shoot the photo Image Maximum Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point169 Recording Video and Audio To record a videoPage Press the shutter button to start recording Recording Audio Only Voice RECPress the shutter button again to stop audio Recording To play back an audio recording Using Scene Modes What is Scene Mode?To shoot a photo with Scene Mode Some Sample ScenesUsing Scene Information Screen Scene Mode PrecautionsUsing On-screen Menus Advanced SettingsExample REC Menu Screen Operation REC REC Menu Operations in This ManualQuality Tab REC Mode Settings REC Selecting a Focus Mode FocusVideos Photo Super MacroFocusing. If you do not perform any operation for Using Focus LockREC SET Menu REC Tab Focus Frame Changing the Focus Frame Shape Focus FrameFocus successful Focus not successful REC SET Menu REC Tab Burst Using BurstREC SET Menu REC Tab Stabilizer Specifying the Auto Focus Area AF Area REC SET Menu REC Tab AF Area SpotMulti TrackingAssigning Functions to the and Keys L/R Key Using Icon Help Icon HelpDisplaying the On-screen Grid Grid Setting Disabled Initial Default Setting Enabled Configuring Power On Default Settings MemoryREC SET Menu REC Tab Memory Photo Quality Settings Quality Use and to adjust the exposure compensation valueSpecifying Snapshot Photo Quality Quality Snapshot Correcting Photo Brightness EV CompensationControlling White Balance White Balance Using Built-in Color Mode Color Mode Specifying ISO Sensitivity ISOOptimizing Photo Brightness D-Lighting ISOViewing Snapshots Viewing Photos and VideosViewing a Video Zooming an On-screen Image Displaying the Photo MenuPlay mode, slide the zoom controller TowardsOther Playback Functions Play Using the Play PanelExample Play Panel Operation Play Menu Operations in This Manual MenuPlay Play TabPlaying a Slideshow on the Camera Slideshow TimeInterval EffectPerforming Playback without Disturbing Others Silent Mode Rotating an Image RotatePlay mode, press SET Play Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab RotateSelecting Photos for Printing Dpof Protecting a File Against Deletion ProtectPlay SET Menu Play Tab Protect All FilesResizing a Photo Resize Cropping a Photo TrimmingPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Resize Play Photo Screen SET Menu TrimmingAdding Audio to a Photo Voice Memo To play photo audioPlay Photo Screen SET Menu Play Tab Voice Memo Press SET to start audio recordingCopying Files Copy Professional Print Service Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterPrinting Printing PhotosTo set up the camera before connecting to a printer Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible PrinterConnecting the Camera to a Printer Power on the printer and load paper Power on the camera To printUse and to specify the print option you want Use and to select Print and then press SETConfiguring the Same Dpof Settings for All the Photos Configuring Dpof Settings Individually for Each PhotoDigital Print Order Format Dpof Tell your print service about your Dpof settings Configuring camera settingsConfiguring computer settings Date StampUsing the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computerPrecautions for Windows Users Computer System Requirements for Bundled SoftwareViewing and Storing Photos on a Computer To connect the camera to your computer and save filesThen use the USB cable That comes with Camera to connect it toPower on the camera To view photos you copied to your computer Playing VideoMinimum Computer System Requirements for Video Playback Video Playback Precautions Your MacintoshTo view copied photos Playing a Movie Movie Playback PrecautionsMinimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback Files and Folders Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling PrecautionsName and Maximum Number Allowed Example File Other Settings Set Up Configuring Camera Sound Settings SoundsConfiguring a Startup Image SET Menu Set Up Tab Startup ImageSET Menu Set Up Tab File Numbering ResetConfiguring World Time Settings World Time SET Menu Set Up Tab World TimeUse and to select Destination and then press Use and to select City and then pressSetting the Camera’s Clock Adjust SET Menu Set Up Tab Date StampSET Menu Set Up Tab Adjust Time Stamping Photos Date StampSpecifying the Display Language Language Specifying the Date FormatSpecify the display language you want Configuring Sleep State Settings LCD Save Configuring Auto Power Settings Power SavingSET Menu Set Up Tab LCD Save SET Menu Set Up Tab Power SavingConfiguring and Settings REC/PLAY Disabling File Deletion DisableConfiguring USB Protocol Settings USB Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults Reset SET Menu Set Up Tab FormatSET Menu Set Up Tab Reset Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card FormatPrecautions during Use AppendixDisassembly and Modification Water and Foreign MatterDropping and Rough Treatment Keep Away From FireBattery Life Data Error PrecautionsOperating Environment CondensationOld Rechargeable Battery Handling Precautions USB adapter Handling PrecautionsOther Precautions LensPrecautions during Use Battery PrecautionsStorage Precautions Using a Memory Card Using a Memory CardMemory Card Handling Precautions To replace the memory cardPage Reset Initial Default Settings REC ModeLighting Off Color Mode White Balance AutoPlay Mode When things don’t go right Troubleshooting106 107 108 109 Display Messages Set up Dpof This card is not There are no filesThere are no Printing imagesSpecifications File Format113